Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate

INCI: SODIUM PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant (cleansing \& emulsifying)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel concluded "safe in present practices of use and concentration" with qualifications (non-irritating formulation required)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PEG-50 = high EO content โ€” elevated 1,4-dioxane risk relative to low-EO PEGs; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR qualification

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate safe in cosmetics?

PEG-50 = high EO content โ€” elevated 1,4-dioxane risk relative to low-EO PEGs; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR qualification The EU classifies Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate allowed in the EU?

Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate do in cosmetics?

Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant (cleansing \& emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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